PARTY-GOERS boogied on down in the mud at a 1970s music spectacular at Ormesby Hall.

Thousands of people in fancy dress waded through the mud with platforms and wellies to dance to the sweet sounds of the Seventies.

The Hold Tight it’s Seventies Night, hosted by Magic 1170, attracted over 8,000 - with the majority of the crowd dressed in flares and wigs.

The band Big Sigh and the Yawns were back by popular demand to warm up the crowd ready for Abba tribute band Abba Forever.

Boney M sang infectious Seventies hits such as Rivers of Babylon and rock and rollers Showaddywaddy had everyone up on their feet dancing away.

Clear skies meant the end-of-concert firework display was hailed by many as the “best ever”.

A spokeswoman for promoters Music by Moonlight said: “The rain that fell for most of the week meant the site was wet and muddy underfoot, and we had to make last-minute changes to car parking arrangements as well as facilities and concessions within the arena.

“However, this didn’t dampen spirits and I’d personally like to say a big thank you to the people of Teesside for making the event a great success - they certainly know how to party!”